IBM PS/2 Model 30 8530-002 Desktop Computer Dual Floppy Drive 8MHz 8086

IBM PS/2 Model 30 8530-002 Desktop Computer Dual Floppy Drive 8MHz 8086

The IBM PS/2 Model 30 (Type 8530-002) is a complete desktop personal computer from IBM's Personal System/2 line, introduced in 1987. This unit is configured with dual internal 3.5-inch floppy disk drives (Drive A and Drive B) and no hard drive, making it a floppy-only configuration typical for entry-level PS/2 Model 30 deployments. It runs on an Intel 8086 processor at 8 MHz with the ISA bus architecture.

Specifications & What's Included

• Make / Model: IBM Personal System/2 Model 30, Type 8530-002
• Processor: Intel 8086, 8 MHz
• Bus: ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
• Storage: Dual 3.5" floppy disk drives — Drive A and Drive B, with blue eject buttons
• Hard Drive: None (floppy-only configuration)
• Front panel: Power button (red), dual floppy bays, IBM PS/2 Model 30 badge
• Rear ports: 2x PS/2 mini-DIN (mouse and keyboard), 1x DB-25 parallel port, DB-9 connector, expansion slot covers
• Power: 100–125V AC, 1.5A / 200–240V AC, 0.75A, 50/60Hz
• Country of Manufacture: United States (Made in U.S.A.)
• FCC ID: ANO9SA8530
• Form Factor: Desktop (low-profile horizontal)

Applications

The IBM PS/2 Model 30 was IBM's entry-level desktop in the Personal System/2 family, targeted at home users, small businesses, and educational institutions. Launched in 1987, it replaced the older IBM PC and XT line as IBM's mainstream offering and introduced the 3.5-inch floppy disk as the standard PC storage medium, replacing the 5.25-inch format. The PS/2 line also standardized the PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors that remained common on PCs well into the 2000s. The Model 30 ran IBM DOS and PC DOS, and was compatible with a wide range of contemporary software including Lotus 1-2-3, WordPerfect, and early Windows versions. Today, the PS/2 Model 30 is sought by vintage computer collectors and enthusiasts who restore and run period-correct IBM PC software and operating systems. The dual-floppy configuration (no hard drive) is particularly authentic to the original late-1980s experience and is prized for running disk-based software from that era.